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Webmaster · Webmaster

Welcome to the Grey Nomads Forum! The forum is intended to be a place where travellers, soon-to-be-travellers, and dream-of-being-travellers can exchange tips, advice and information and have a chat in a friendly and welcoming environment. Newcomers ... don't be shy in saying G'Day and asking a...

Seley · Seley

Hi Everyone Just picked up our van in Cairns and been travelling and visiting friends on our way back to Nhulunbuy. Love this forum as so much to learn. Look forward to chatting. Would like some advice about long term storage of our van in the tropics. We plan to leave in Darwin for about 12 months. W...

Dennis bean · Dennis bean

Hi everyone, we bought a used poptop van a few months ago, and recently it has developed a bad smell inside, a bit like a rats nest smell, have checked everywhere no signs of vermin, unless one has died somewhere I cant see. Its been too wet to open up to air out, no wet or other reason I can see for the smell!!...

Allan52 · Allan52

Thankyou for allow us into your group, Allan & Anne

FootlooseFizzers · FootlooseFizzers

Greetings one and all, Brisbane based. 2014 Olympic Champion 22 Ft Semi off road. 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Only had it it for 18 months. Purchased van and Jeep as a package from a cousin. Very happy with things so far. Look forward to learning and sharing. regards Adrian

Terry G · Terry G

Evening guys, new member here. Hoping I can get some info. I'm looking to buy a secong hand Penguin Outback but I need the shorter version (5365mm) to fit in my garage. I've done heaps of research but nothing seems consistent from year to year. Hard to find anything documented before the latest model as...

DavidMMc · DavidMMc

Firstly, thanks for allowing me onto the site and forums. I am 65 yrs of age and retired almost 6 years ago. Since then have enjoyed travelling around the world, BUT before you all scream at me and say "See Oz first" I will add that I have owned a Jayco Swan Pop Out for many years and when the kids were young...

Hello 👋 from new member. · 5188

New member so saying hello. We are travelling down into Central NSW down Newell Highway to Cowra and back up New England Highway from Sunshine Coast at the start of August and would appreciate any tips on living With the cold. We have a fan heater for the Jurgens, warm clothes and blankets, have even mad...

New Member. · Gregmaur

My Wife and i are new members and are looking forward to purchasing a van in the next few months and start a trip around Australia. Have been retired for just under a year, were i had a major health scare and we also lost our jobs and more. Back on track now after moving from NSW after the borders opened and pu...

Leyorah · Leyorah

Hi, I've been reading so many reviews on so many different vans and now I feel overwhelmed by all the negative reviews on most of the the caravans available. I'm currently of the opinion that if I buy second hand I am likely to get something that has already had the problems fixed. Can someone tell me, ple...

'New member · Wmelrose

-Hi everyone thanks for letting me join

Mobi Condo · Mobi Condo

Hello all, long time member, reader, contributor etc here. Having read some recent "newbie" style posts as folks join, I feel ashamed that I was NOT anywhere as well mannered as they are when I joined. So, Thankyou all for letting me join so many years back now. It has been a most delightful experience a...

Belfastgirl · Belfastgirl

We have planned to travel at the end of July from Adelaide to Toowoon Bay, Nambucca Heads, Coolum and Rainbow Beach. This is our usual winter trip which we have postponed since the outbreak of Covid. We would welcome any advice on the risks related to Covid when travelling. Many thanks.

Chaftad · Chaftad

Trying to stay out of trouble but some days someone will push the wrong button. Wave on your way through Coolgardie WA and if you need to fix something ask and we may be able to assist you in your travels.

Hi. New member, just saying g’day · CrashHD

Hi to everyone. This is Andy and Marti. We are new to the forum. We have just bought our second caravan after about 10 years between the 1st and this one. We have finally been able to pick-up our new Crusader. We ordered in Feb 21, paid the building deposit in Mar 21 and collected in May 22. Delays due...

Geoff Chambers · Geoff Chambers

Hi all, Geoff and Annie Chambers here. New to the forum but have been camping and caravanning for years. On LSL at the moment then retired! Cant wait to be free. Waiting on our new (3rd) caravan but like many others have been caught by the supply issues causing slow downs in construction. Itll be 13 month...

Snort Waaka · Snort Waaka

Hi All, New member & new to the RV game Looking for advise & recommendations as I have just purchased a 1989 Mitsubishi Canter With A Winibago "Off Grid" fitted to the back Turbo Deisel with 3 speed auto box 22 feet long Tare 4000kg GVM 4500kg with tow bar rated @ 2600kg I understand that its not ju...

Dougie65 · Dougie65

G'day, Ian and shaz here from Brisbane, We are new to the forum and the interesting world of caravaning and life on the road. We just picked up a second-hand phoenix nomad phase 3 from a yard around the corner from home as we had a few hiccups trying to buy interstate (almost got taken for a ride) alas hope...

RoboLB · RoboLB

Thank you for providing this wonderful forum and allowing us to join. We are very new to the whole scene. Our first and only taste, was recently hiring a Fiat Ducato 2 berth campervan for 10 days. Having never tried it before, we weren't sure if we would love it or hate it! But I have to say we loved the expe...

PoorBoyJack · PoorBoyJack

Hey All, John and Angie here. New van owners from the Riverina in NSW! Thanks for letting us be a part of your forum. We have just picked up our Concept Innovation 590 and are planning our first trip. I will probably have lots of questions - LOL - But really enjoying the learning experience. Cheers Joh...

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	STICKY: Welcome and Forum Rules (closed) (Preview) Welcome to the Grey Nomads Forum! The forum is intended to be a place where travellers, soon-to-be-travellers, and dream-of-being-travellers can exchange tips, advice and information and have a chat in a friendly and welcoming environment. Newcomers ... don't be shy in saying G'Day and asking a...	Webmaster	0	34652	01:51 PM May 13, 2013 by Webmaster
	Our virgin voyage (Preview) Hi Everyone Just picked up our van in Cairns and been travelling and visiting friends on our way back to Nhulunbuy. Love this forum as so much to learn. Look forward to chatting. Would like some advice about long term storage of our van in the tropics. We plan to leave in Darwin for about 12 months. W...	Seley	2	261	08:30 AM Sep 11, 2022 by Possum3
	Smelly van (Preview) Hi everyone, we bought a used poptop van a few months ago, and recently it has developed a bad smell inside, a bit like a rats nest smell, have checked everywhere no signs of vermin, unless one has died somewhere I cant see. Its been too wet to open up to air out, no wet or other reason I can see for the smell!!...	Dennis bean	14	487	10:49 PM Aug 17, 2022 by Dennis bean
	Greetings from Dapto NSW, (Preview) Thankyou for allow us into your group, Allan & Anne	Allan52	5	265	09:28 AM Aug 17, 2022 by Craig1
	Relative Newbie (Preview) Greetings one and all, Brisbane based. 2014 Olympic Champion 22 Ft Semi off road. 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Only had it it for 18 months. Purchased van and Jeep as a package from a cousin. Very happy with things so far. Look forward to learning and sharing. regards Adrian	FootlooseFizzers	3	269	01:24 AM Aug 17, 2022 by Tony Bev
	Travel/Storage Lengths of Panguin Outbacks? (Preview) Evening guys, new member here. Hoping I can get some info. I'm looking to buy a secong hand Penguin Outback but I need the shorter version (5365mm) to fit in my garage. I've done heaps of research but nothing seems consistent from year to year. Hard to find anything documented before the latest model as...	Terry G	4	234	11:14 AM Aug 11, 2022 by Terry G
	Well........G'day all (Preview) Firstly, thanks for allowing me onto the site and forums. I am 65 yrs of age and retired almost 6 years ago. Since then have enjoyed travelling around the world, BUT before you all scream at me and say "See Oz first" I will add that I have owned a Jayco Swan Pop Out for many years and when the kids were young...	DavidMMc	4	491	10:48 PM Aug 5, 2022 by DavidMMc
	Hello 👋 from new member. (Preview) New member so saying hello. We are travelling down into Central NSW down Newell Highway to Cowra and back up New England Highway from Sunshine Coast at the start of August and would appreciate any tips on living With the cold. We have a fan heater for the Jurgens, warm clothes and blankets, have even mad...	5188	4	430	10:46 AM Jul 30, 2022 by Dougwe
	New Member. (Preview) My Wife and i are new members and are looking forward to purchasing a van in the next few months and start a trip around Australia. Have been retired for just under a year, were i had a major health scare and we also lost our jobs and more. Back on track now after moving from NSW after the borders opened and pu...	Gregmaur	5	466	01:55 PM Jul 29, 2022 by Possum3
	Help with van purchase (Preview) Hi, I've been reading so many reviews on so many different vans and now I feel overwhelmed by all the negative reviews on most of the the caravans available. I'm currently of the opinion that if I buy second hand I am likely to get something that has already had the problems fixed. Can someone tell me, ple...	Leyorah	2	377	01:52 PM Jul 29, 2022 by Possum3
	'New member (Preview) -Hi everyone thanks for letting me join	Wmelrose	2	204	11:53 AM Jul 29, 2022 by Possum3
	How rude of me. (Preview) Hello all, long time member, reader, contributor etc here. Having read some recent "newbie" style posts as folks join, I feel ashamed that I was NOT anywhere as well mannered as they are when I joined. So, Thankyou all for letting me join so many years back now. It has been a most delightful experience a...	Mobi Condo	0	237	10:49 AM Jul 29, 2022 by Mobi Condo
	Travelling and Covid Safety (Preview) We have planned to travel at the end of July from Adelaide to Toowoon Bay, Nambucca Heads, Coolum and Rainbow Beach. This is our usual winter trip which we have postponed since the outbreak of Covid. We would welcome any advice on the risks related to Covid when travelling. Many thanks.	Belfastgirl	4	418	10:02 AM Jul 11, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	Out in the Bush (Preview) Trying to stay out of trouble but some days someone will push the wrong button. Wave on your way through Coolgardie WA and if you need to fix something ask and we may be able to assist you in your travels.	Chaftad	1	271	07:40 AM Jul 11, 2022 by Dougwe
	Hi. New member, just saying g’day (Preview) Hi to everyone. This is Andy and Marti. We are new to the forum. We have just bought our second caravan after about 10 years between the 1st and this one. We have finally been able to pick-up our new Crusader. We ordered in Feb 21, paid the building deposit in Mar 21 and collected in May 22. Delays due...	CrashHD	4	480	12:35 PM Jun 17, 2022 by CrashHD
	New to the forum (Preview) Hi all, Geoff and Annie Chambers here. New to the forum but have been camping and caravanning for years. On LSL at the moment then retired! Cant wait to be free. Waiting on our new (3rd) caravan but like many others have been caught by the supply issues causing slow downs in construction. Itll be 13 month...	Geoff Chambers	2	309	01:31 PM Jun 16, 2022 by Tony Bev
	What is best small vehicle to tow behind a RV (Preview) Hi All, New member & new to the RV game Looking for advise & recommendations as I have just purchased a 1989 Mitsubishi Canter With A Winibago "Off Grid" fitted to the back Turbo Deisel with 3 speed auto box 22 feet long Tare 4000kg GVM 4500kg with tow bar rated @ 2600kg I understand that its not ju...	Snort Waaka	5	522	01:05 PM Jun 13, 2022 by Are We Lost
	New to the forum and caravaning, g'day!! (Preview) G'day, Ian and shaz here from Brisbane, We are new to the forum and the interesting world of caravaning and life on the road. We just picked up a second-hand phoenix nomad phase 3 from a yard around the corner from home as we had a few hiccups trying to buy interstate (almost got taken for a ride) alas hope...	Dougie65	6	687	01:51 AM Jun 8, 2022 by Tony Bev
	Newbies from Sydney - Robo and Pat (Preview) Thank you for providing this wonderful forum and allowing us to join. We are very new to the whole scene. Our first and only taste, was recently hiring a Fiat Ducato 2 berth campervan for 10 days. Having never tried it before, we weren't sure if we would love it or hate it! But I have to say we loved the expe...	RoboLB	5	618	06:18 PM May 18, 2022 by RoboLB
	New Van Owners - Riverina (Preview) Hey All, John and Angie here. New van owners from the Riverina in NSW! Thanks for letting us be a part of your forum. We have just picked up our Concept Innovation 590 and are planning our first trip. I will probably have lots of questions - LOL - But really enjoying the learning experience. Cheers Joh...	PoorBoyJack	1	357	05:27 PM May 18, 2022 by Dougwe
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